Qualifications:? Hold or be eligible for licensure in MA Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent? Strong understanding and experience in the design and implementation of best instructional strategies and assessment, curriculum development, professional development, program evaluation and improvement, supervision and evaluation? Ability to lead and collaborate with a variety of professionals focused on a common goal of curriculum alignment, consistency in instructional methodologies and student achievement? Strong communication skills in the form of public presentations, teacher collaboration, parent informational sessions and participation on the administrative leadership team? At least five years of classroom teaching experience? At least five years of administrative experience

Scope of Responsibilities:Curriculum and Instruction? Coordinate and lead the implementation of curriculum that is consistent with national, state, and local standards and aligned at each grade and level ? Direct the development, evaluation and revision of curriculum and instruction ? Assume responsibility for the implementation of newly approved instructional programs ? Lead and facilitate an ongoing professional development program for teachers to support high-quality curriculum, instruction, and assessment? Solicit feedback from department heads and teachers to plan and implement Summer Institute workshops that are focused on the priorities outlined in school improvement plans and district strategy? Provide leadership in developing plans for instructional research and pilot studies for curriculum, instruction and new courses of study

Leadership ? Support administrators, curriculum specialists, and department chairs in their development of rigorous formative, summative and progress monitoring practices to promote teacher development across the district? Primary evaluator for teachers requiring improvement plans? Create and implement a coaching program to specifically mentor, train and guide teacher coaches for our teachers on improvement plans ? Represent Swampscott at local and state roundtables and professional networks to broaden opportunities for our district

Compliance? Lead the district in remaining current with existing and anticipated DESE mandates ? Work with principals to monitor teacher licensure ? Approve courses, credits and college programming relevant to professional responsibilities and compensation

Professional Growth? Set goals for self-improvement and implement an individual improvement plan, developed with the Superintendent? Maintain a high level of competence in the field of education, remaining current with issues related to teaching and learning responsibilities? Maintain a high level of personal integrity and a strong work ethic

*Perform and assume all other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Superintendent.

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